Appendicitis

Question: Etiology in Adults? Kids?
Answer: appendicolith (adults) -  lymphoid hyperplasia (children)
Question: Management of Cecal Fistula after appendectomy?
Answer: Non-operative management (most will close with time)

Appendiceal Carcinoid

Question: What is the treatment of an appendiceal carcinoid?
Answer: > 2cm or at base of appendix = Right hemicolectomy, < 2cm and not in base = appendectomy

Appendix

Question: For stump appendicitis - how long should the appendiceal stump be to avoid stump appendicitis and what is the treatment?
Answer: At least less than 0.5cm and treatment is appendectomy with or without stump inversion